ward

ward, 14 days ago to Windows11

my Windows 10 taskbar vs the Windows 11 24H2 taskbar... I hate this so much that it's unhealthy. They have removed all the hacks that allow you to make it smaller (other than paid apps like Start11)
#windows1124h2 #windows11

ward, 22 days ago to linux

#Linux people... how is Windows these days in a VM? I am about sick of the direction Windows 11 is going in... but I am stuck because my music software and VSTs do not work in Linux. Also, windows is just better with sound. I also run a Sound Blaster for EAX support in old games. Before I start messing around, does anyone know how well all this will work in a Windows VM? My main rig has a 5950x (16 cores/32 threads) and 128GB RAM... and an Nvidia 3080 Ti.

ward, 26 days ago to random

this stellar blade sexy nonsense is all over the internet... I don't seem to have much of an opinion on it though. How does everyone feel about Stellar Blade being condemned for sexy outfits while more mature games, like BG3 are praised for nudity?
#bg3 #stellarblade

ward, 27 days ago (edited 27 days ago) to random

I seem negative on AI, but I actually want AI to help me with my music... but not the way the AI bros think...The AI bros are like, "hey music nerd, we made a thing that can actually make the music for you." NOOOOO!
I want Salieri to be my music AI... just like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USe-wZ0AOQQ

ward, 1 month ago to random

I lose sleep thinking about how much I want to delete the tech youtube channel... I want to delete my source of income. I guess this is normal for people who like to create art.

ward, 1 month ago to random

mother of god it's perfect

ward, 1 month ago to gamedev

I've seen people say that Baldur's Gate 3 was lightning in a bottle, and I think that's totally incorrect. It's pure and simple, Larian Studios did the work. The work they did on their previous games (Divinity: OS 1 & 2) built the foundation that allowed them to create BG3.

Larian is NOT a typical AAA dev... I still consider them indie, despite their size. Indie simply means that they do not have to answer to a publisher. While this was D&D, they simply purchased the rights and Hasbro did not have any input in the creative process.

Larian works on projects they love. They create what they want to create. They seek community feedback after a certain point, but ultimately, they are in charge. They do not focus on monetization schemes or addictive mechanics... they just make good games. They earned this. It isn't lightning in a bottle... it's math.
#bg3 #baldursgate3 #larianstudios #gamedev

ward, 1 month ago to aiart

Let's stop using the term, "ai art," and start saying, "ai content."

They want us to call our work, "content," and they want us to call their junk, "art." No.
#aiart

ward, 1 month ago to random

Serious question... Is butt-chugging still a thing?

ward, 1 month ago to random

AI "art" has completely destroyed google image search... does anyone know of an alternative yet?

ward, 1 month ago to random

thoughts?

ward, 1 month ago to random

I started drinking 2 cups of green tea (matcha) every day... and since then, my teeth have been so much better. They used to get stains from coffee and I'd have to scrape that off with metal tools... but I haven't gotten any stains since I started drinking matcha. The dentist told me that tea would stain my teeth... and maybe it does, but it also kills bacteria, remineralizes enamel, and has fluoride. So, those things are getting rid of the dark spots I was getting from coffee or whatever else. My teeth have never been so good.

ward, 1 month ago to VideoGameMusic

So... it's portfolio day?! I guess I do pixel art now... and music! Share/follow if you like it and want to see what game I'm working on (soon)
https://zweihander.bandcamp.com/
#portfolioday #portfolio #videogamemusic #composer #pixelart #indiedev #gamedev

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ward, 1 month ago to random

Dragon's Dogma 2 modding tutorial!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kqe0pqBUDE
#dragonsdogma2

ward, 1 month ago to random

I don't understand my leftist friends sometimes... my friend gives me hell because I don't like strip clubs so I won't go support her friend who dances... and then they give me hell about playing video games with polygon butts... so is it ok or not ok?!

ward, 1 month ago to Anime

Old anime looks so much better on a CRT
#anime #90sanime #bubblegumcrisis #crt

ward, 1 month ago to random

If you want to run your own Linux server, here's an amazing way to start. I made a tutorial on how to install Portainer and Nginx Proxy Manager on Debian 12... and then you can install hundreds of docker apps (wordpress, jellyfin, rss readers, torrenting programs, whatever!). Share if you think it's useful info:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y-F4dRA6UM

ward, 1 month ago to random

this dude told me a hilarious joke today... it's called the carnivore diet

ward, 1 month ago to random

was at a bar tonight and had a verbal transaction that kinda bothered me... I asked someone, "is this the line for the bathroom."
They replied with:
"Yeah, and if anyone cuts in front of me I'll kill them... I'm trans btw."
I told them, "No worries, won't cut in front." I didn't respond to the trans comment because it's totally cool and I didn't see any reason to say anything about it. They turned back around and ignored me for a minute...
Then they turned back around and said, "You know, I just want to warn you, there's a lot more trans people here and outside tonight."

I didn't know how to reply. I just said, "Oh, that's awesome..." and it was very awkward. I was just hanging out and having a good time, but I felt so unwelcome. It felt hostile. I'm sorry if any of you have been through this... but I don't think anyone has the right to profile someone unless they are wearing some obviously hateful stuff... I was just wearing all black and trying to be nice to everyone. I don't think I look like a bro or anything... most people ask if I'm a musician (which I am)... anyway, I just wanted to vent. I know shit it rough for people and everyone wants a safe space... but I don't think it's right for someone to single me out like that unless I'm deserving. OK... that's all. I'm not going to spend any more time worrying if I did something wrong... but damn... I love that bar and hope it remains a welcoming place for all (except nazis... fuck nazis).

ward, 1 month ago to random

I'm kinda having fun with Dragon's Dogma 2... but I gotta say that most of this dialog sounds like ai told to say, "generic fantasy stuff." Baldur's Gate 3 has broken RPGs for me. At least it's pretty and has interestingish combat... Anyone else getting that vibe from the dialog?

ward, 2 months ago to linux

I need your help (especially Linux people). I am doing a video on the start menu and really want to cover some of the Linux variants. I only have Debian installed lately. Can anyone send an image or a short video of themselves clicking and showing off their menu? I'm really looking for gnome, xfce, various plasma versions... or whatever else.
Cheers! #linux

ward, 2 months ago to PCGaming

The mood
#wrathaeonofruin #fps #retrofps #crtgaming

ward, 2 months ago to random

https://zweihander.bandcamp.com/album/ranger-of-the-old-woods

Bandcamp Friday ends in 8 hours... so I dropped the price on the latest album to $3.33... If you like moody old video game music with a DOS/SNES/NES flavor... I think you might like it.

Artists get to keep all the loot today! Thanks in advance for any reviews on the album. Enjoy.
#chiptunes #dosmidi #midi #snesmusic

ward, 2 months ago to Nintendo

I don't post many videos here... But this is about the #Nintendo & #yuzu lawsuit. I think their main goal is to kill emulation...
https://youtu.be/ulaqmv1DtvA
#switch #emulation

ward, 2 months ago to random

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN AVATAR AND HAVE NOT FILLED IN YOUR PROFILE, I MAY DELETE YOU. This is because a ton of bots joined and I need to delete them. Most of them have not filled in their profiles... or have sales/nonsense profiles. So, please add an avatar and fill in your profile.